On top again
For the seventh year in succession, Cambrian College Practical Nursing graduates were 100 per cent successful in licensing exams by the College of
Nurses of Ontario.
The graduates also surpassed the provincial averages in all categories of competencies tested, which included comprehension, application, critical thinking, professional, ethical and legal knowledge, and growth and development.
Marilyn McKinnon, co-ordinator of Cambrian?s Practical Nursing program, says the success is due to the students? hard work and nice balance between practical workplace experience and classroom theory.
?Today?s practical nurses are multi-skilled professionals who are educated to be leaders and advocates for patients,? said McKinnon.
?Our graduates are working in hospitals and nursing homes, in medical offices, with community nursing agencies, in psychiatric facilities, and in other health care settings. We continuously receive positive feedback from these employees on the skills and professionalism of our students.?
Great debate
On Sunday, Dec. 8 from 6-8 pm, All Nations Church on Prete Street in Sudbury will host a live satellite simulcast called ?The Great Debate: Atheism vs. Christianity.?
Dr. Michael Newdow, who filed a controversial lawsuit to remove the words ?under God? from the American Pledge of Allegiance, will face off against Christian author and speaker Cliff Knechtle in the live satellite debate being simulcast across North America by the Church Communication Network (CCN).
Hosting the simulcast will be
atheist-turned-pastor Lee Strobel and Christian author and speaker Mark Mittelberg.
Dr. Newdow is an emergency room physician in Sacramento, Ca. He also holds a law degree. He represented himself in the pledge lawsuit, which provoked widespread public criticism when it was upheld by the Ninth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals last June.
Knechtle is a Christian theologian and pastor who holds a Master of Divinity degree and is the author of the books Give Me An Answer and Help Me Believe.
He has sparred with skeptics in more than 50 colleges and universities.
The debate is open to the public and the cost is $5 per person and all proceeds will go to support this year?s MCTV Christmas Telethon.
For more information, call All Nations Church at 673-6110.
Early income statements
If you are a social assistance recipient under the Ontario Works program, the Social Services department with the City of Greater Sudbury is informing clients they must have their income statement, all job documentation and job searches in earlier than usual for December.
Due to the Christmas holidays, Social Services staff are asking clients to provide income statements, job documentation and job searches on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Recipients are asked to use the same process as normal.
For more information, call 671-2489, ext. 3559.
Police warning
Greater Sudbury Police are reminding motorists to take extra caution when driving at this time of year and always consider weather and road conditions.
Unfortunately, with the first few snowfalls of the winter season comes numerous collisions that could have been prevented by using common sense and caution.
Police remind everyone to ensure your vehicle is winter ready, always have snow brushes and washer fluid handy and ensure all windows and lights are clear of snow and dirt.
All accidents police attend are investigated thoroughly and if it?s discovered the driver was not operating with due care charges may be laid, including careless driving which carries an automatic fine of $325 and loss of six demerit points.
Raising funds
On Tuesday, Dec. 3, students and staff from Confederation Secondary School will be canvassing door-to-door in Valley East and Capreol.
The students will conduct the fundraising event between 9 am and noon.
Students will be asking for food donations only. All items collected will be given to the local food banks located in Valley East and Capreol.
The goal is to raise enough food items to fill 300 food hampers.
Top float announced
The float put together by staff at Sudbury?s Cambrian Ford dealership has won the award for the top corporate float in the recent Sudbury Santa Claus Parade.
?We are very proud of this award and believe the Santa Claus Parade plays an important part in our community,? said Stephen McCulloch, president and general manager of Cambrian Ford.
?I take my hat off the numerous Cambrian employees and their families who spent many hours putting the float together. Their efforts are an example of our commitment to the community and commitment to excellence.?
